Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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